Programme Manager - Education & Childcare

Leeds City College; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Keighley is seeking a leader for its Childcare and Education programmes. The role involves managing a team, teaching, and ensuring quality assurance across levels 1 to 3. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in childhood studies, experience in managing educational teams, and insights into T Levels. This position comes with generous annual leave, excellent pension schemes, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent pension schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of leading and managing in a Further Education setting.
• Experience leading a team of teachers with demonstrated positive outcomes.
• Strong background in childhood studies and education with relevant industry experience.
• Quality-driven and creative approach to education.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team delivering programmes from Level 1 to Level 3.
• Teach sessions to 16–18-year-olds on full-time study programmes.
• Monitor and assure quality of staff and student performance.
• Lead course reviews and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership in Further Education

Childhood Studies Expertise

Curriculum Development

Understanding of T Levels

Job description

About The Role

We are a growing department based in Keighley, with a strong focus on Childcare and Education, delivering successful study programmes for 16–18-year-olds. Following the progression of our current manager, we are seeking a new leader to oversee the programme area and drive the curriculum forward. We offer clear pathways in Childcare and Education, supported by a dynamic team that includes staff with recent industry experience, bringing valuable knowledge and insights to enrich our learners’ journey.

What You Will Do

1. You will be responsible for managing a team delivering programmes from Level 1 to Level 3.
2. You will have a teaching commitment, delivering sessions to 16–18-year-olds on full-time study programmes.
3. A strong understanding of contemporary childhood studies and education is essential; industry experience in the sector would be highly advantageous.
4. Knowledge and understanding of T Levels is also required.
5. You will play a key role in curriculum development and will be responsible for tracking, monitoring, and quality assuring both staff and student performance throughout the academic year.
6. Your role will involve leading course reviews, analysing data, and identifying timely interventions to support continuous improvement.

About You

1. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of leading and managing in a Further Education setting.
2. You will have experience leading a team of teachers and be able to demonstrate positive outcomes.
3. You will have a strong background in childhood studies and education, with industry experience that can transfer to a Level 1–3 curriculum.
4. Knowledge, experience, and understanding of T Levels are also required.
5. You will be quality driven, innovative, creative, and student-focused.

Benefits

Our staff enjoy numerous benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement: at least 39 days plus bank holidays for full-time staff, including Christmas closure days.
• Support Staff: 39 days, Academic: 44 days, Senior Management: 44 days.
• Excellent pension schemes, including Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Memberships and discounts, such as TOTUM card.
• Travel and commuting discounts through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus, and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, depending on role requirements.

About Us

Keighley College offers modern facilities and a professional environment. We collaborate closely with employers, the community, and stakeholders to meet our students’ needs. Our purpose is to improve learners’ life chances and support their goals. Located centrally with excellent transport links, we are committed to creating an inclusive, inspiring, and collaborative workplace. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all students. All staff must undergo mandatory checks, including an enhanced DBS, online checks, and references. It is a criminal offence to apply if barred from regulated activity related to children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We promote EDI in recruitment and workplace practices, aiming for fairness and representation of diverse backgrounds. We continually improve our processes to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates. Learn more about our EDI objectives here.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs. Agencies will only be contacted if support is needed, and submissions are not recognized or liable for fees.